“Stick packaging is a type of flexible packaging. It is named after the shape it has: thin and long. Stick packaging is easy to handle, conveniently small, and suitable for on-the-go products. Industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, or manufacturers of single-dose products prefer using stick packs for their products.

U.S. is considered as the most dominant region in the North American minerals market, accounting for a market share of 55.6%, followed by Canada. Rise in the number of ageing population and increasing healthcare costs are significant factors affecting the growth of the minerals market in this country.

“The European nutraceuticals market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2014 to 2019. The European market is lagging behind the Asia Pacific nutraceuticals markets because of difference of lifestyle and food habits. The European market experiences a demand for technologically-advanced products to cater to the needs of the consumers. This development comes at a price.

“The North America amino acids, peptides, and proteins (nutraceuticals) market is estimated to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.0% from 2014 to 2019. The North America amino acids, peptides, and proteins (nutraceuticals) market is lagging behind the Asia-Pacific and Europe regions.

“The European fibers & specialty carbohydrates (nutraceuticals) market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.4% from 2014 to 2019. The rapid rate of globalization in European countries is boosting the food & beverage industry, which in turn, is increasing the demand for food & beverage ingredients.

he North American nutraceuticals market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 7.1% during the forecast period, 2014 to 2019. The North American market, however, is lagging behind the European and the Asia-Pacific nutraceuticals markets because of the differences in life style and food habits.

“The Asia Pacific minerals (nutraceuticals) market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 7.3% from 2014 to 2019. However, some constraints are inhibiting the growth of this market. For instance, health claims related to particular products lack validation from concerned governmental authorities. Every government has its own clinical approval agency that sets the norms and regulations. The nutraceuticals ingredient manufacturers face difficulties while developing products that will adhere to the norms set by different agencies in different countries.

“The North American Omega-3 & structured lipids (nutraceuticals) market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.6% from 2014 to 2019. The rapid rate of globalization in the developing countries of North America is boosting the food & beverage industry.